Macon-Bibb County Honors Two Employees Who Are Breast Cancer Survivors

Macon-Bibb County surprised two employees who are breast cancer survivors with a proclamation honoring their courage and resilience, as part of the county’s recognition of Breast Cancer Awareness Month in October.

County Manager Dr. Keith Moffett presented the honor. The source did not name the two employees.

“We have two superwomen on our team, and they’re standing with us today,” Moffett said. He stressed the importance of supporting one another through life’s most difficult challenges.

“One of the things that’s important to me is the work family because we spend so much time with each other,” Moffett said. “At the end of the day, we say work family, and that has meaning.”

Moffett also praised the two women for continuing to show up for their colleagues and community while they faced personal health challenges.

“We will never know how they felt or what they went through, but we know that in all of that, they still showed up here with their work family,” he said.

Screening and early detection

The proclamation cites estimates that more than 10,000 women in Georgia will be diagnosed with breast cancer in 2026.

According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, regular mammograms can help detect breast cancer early, when it may be easier to treat. The CDC also says mammograms can reduce the risk of dying from the disease.

Macon-Bibb County said the month serves as an annual reminder of the importance of screenings, education and access to treatment. County officials encouraged residents to keep supporting survivors after October ends, remember those who have died of the disease and remind loved ones to get regular screenings.

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